Extension of Telehealth Services for Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics
This bill amends the Social Security Act to extend the authorization for telehealth services furnished by federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics. It removes the previous limitation that restricted these services to the emergency period and a subsequent 151-day period, effectively authorizing them indefinitely during or after the emergency.
Key points
Telehealth services will be authorized indefinitely, removing the expiration date tied to the end of the emergency period.
The legislation specifically applies to federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics.
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